Welcome to Philadelphia Legal Assistance

For more than 20 years, Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) has provided free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in Philadelphia.

About 30% of the people in Philadelphia live in families with incomes below the federal poverty level. For those who are low-income, elderly, or disabled, our legal assistance is often crucial for them to protect their homes, their children, their safety, and their livelihood. PLA is dedicated to helping those who cannot afford legal counsel navigate the legal system and understand and safeguard their rights.

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Medical-Legal-Community Partnership

Since 2013, PLA has operated a Medical-Legal-Community Partnership (MLCP) in collaboration with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. The MLCP is located at Health Center #3 and at Health Center #4 in West Philadelphia. The MLCP is an innovative service delivery model that brings together health care providers, legal advocates, social workers, and other healthcare staff to help individuals, families, and communities improve their health and quality of life. On the cutting edge of service delivery, the MLCP has many committed stakeholders across the City of Philadelphia, including leaders in the fields of public health, legal services, academia, and the private bar.